Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Campus Safety
ATHENS, Ga- Pictured is UGA sophomore, Kaitlin Long who was hit by a car while walking on September 16th. She was crossing the street between Busbee Hall and the East Campus Village bus stop. Long suffered a concussion as well as other injuries. The UGA police department says that several accidents involved…
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Latest Update: ATF Shooting Investigation
ATHENS, Ga- The investigation of the ATF shooting that happened yesterday in Athens is still ongoing. The GBI is continuing to work with the FBI to investigate the incident which occurred September 30, 2014 in Athens, GA. During that incident, an altercation ensued between an ATF agent and Javonta Darden,…
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Autumn Harvest Feast
ATHENS, Ga- The Athens Farmers Market is holding their fall fundraiser Autumn Harvest Feast this Sunday. The fundraiser is a family-style dinner prepared by more than twenty of Athens’ best chefs from restaurants around town. The money raised will support Wholesome Wave Georgia, a non profit that allows the farmer’s market to double…
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Update: ATF Shooting
ATHENS, Ga- According to a GBI spokesperson, 21 year old Steven McKinley is charged with murder in the ongoing ATF shooting investigation. McKinley faces a murder charge because of a 20 year old who died at the scene of an undercover operation gone bad where a felony was committed, the…
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UGA Tobacco poll
ATHENS, Ga- We asked. You answered. The tobacco ban goes into effect on UGA’s campus today. What do people really think about this ban? More than 50 percent of people think the ban will not be effective. More than 75 percent think health will improve because of the ban. 65…
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Atlanta Hawks at UGA
ATHENS, Ga- The Atlanta Hawks are in Athens for a three day training session at Stegeman Coliseum.The team scrimmaged earlier today before working on individual shooting. Head Coach, Mike Budenholzer says, “We love Athens!” This is the team’s second year training on UGA’s campus. Reporter Allison Morrow will have more…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
ATHENS, Ga- Today is the start of breast cancer awareness month. Local groups and business are teaming up to give back. Thomas Eye Center is holding a pick a pumpkin fundraiser to raise money for the Tyanna foundation. Other businesses such as Georgia Power, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, and OnlineAthens.com are…
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Latest Update: ATF shooting
ATHENS, Ga- We have just learned that there will be a service at Bethel Homes today at 5pm for the boy who was shot and killed during an altercation with police.
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Bigger Vision Athens
ATHENS, Ga- Bigger Vision Athens homeless shelter is holding their biggest fundraiser of the year at First United Methodist Church tomorrow night. Ticket profits and donations will go toward the day-to-day functions of the shelter as well as employee salaries. The shelter holds 36 people on a regular basis but can accommodate up to…
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Police Buddy Kits
ATHENS, Ga- A chest seal, a pair of shears, pressure dressing and gloves. These are a few things found in police buddy kits. This buddy kit helped an injured victim after he was stabbed at a bar in downtown Athens. Senior Crime Analyst for Athens Clarke County Police Department, David Griffeth,…